NEWS&VIEWS You Can Use Betty McCue Earns Joe Kelly Award
T is year’s Maryland Million Joe Kelly Un- sung Hero Award winner is Betty McCue. T e award is given annually by the Maryland Mil- lion Ltd. Board of Directors to someone who has contributed to the T oroughbred industry in ways that are often overlooked. McCue runs EHM Stables in White Hall
with her sister Evelyn Martin. To- gether they off er lessons, boarding, lay-ups, sales and leases. McCue is very active in the pony racing circuit and has a large stable of ponies, with students who compete in U.S. Pony Racing meets throughout the mid- Atlantic region. Pony racing is a great way for young riders to be introduced to the racing industry while teaching them riding, athletic, and competitive skills, along with sportsmanship. Charlie Marquez, Teddy Davies
and Maddie Rowland are just a few of the many riders who came up through McCue’s pony program who now participate in fl at racing, steeplechase racing, point-to-points, and fox hunting. McCue was presented with the award during the Maryland Million on October 14 at Laurel Park.
tion training opportunities, and much more.” Maryland law requires nutrient management
plans for farmers who gross at least $2,500 a year or have at least 8,000 pounds of live animal weight. T ese plans lay out how much fertilizer, manure or other nutrient sources may be safely applied to crops to achieve yields and prevent excess nutrients from impacting waterways.
land’s regulatory framework, promoting both profi table and sustainable farming practices. “T e University of Maryland Extension is
committed to the improvement of this pro- gram and increasing farmer accessibility to help them meet their regulatory goals and pre- serve Maryland’s waterways,” said Craig Bey- routy, dean and director of AGNR. “We are thrilled to launch this new model in our ongoing eff orts to support Mary- land’s agricultural community.” For more information on the UME
Nutrient Management Program visit
go.umd.edu/anmp and for a list of Ex- tension offi ces visit https://extension.
umd.edu/locations.
Maryland Charities Win EQUUS Awards
Betty McCue (center) is this year's Joe Kelly Unsung Hero Award winner.
UME laid out the following key highlights of
its new program: • Statewide Coverage: UME will increase
Nutrient Management Program Update
T e University of Maryland Extension (UME) announced on October 12 that it has launched an enhanced nutrient management planning process designed to adapt to modern farming practices and operations. UME stated, “Moving forward, UME will now administer and coordinate statewide nutrient manage- ment planning following the fi nalization of the agreement between the College of Agricul- ture and Natural Resources (AGNR) and the Maryland Department of Agriculture.” UME is hiring eight new Nutrient Management Ad- visors at various locations across the state. T e press release went on to state, “T is re-
invigorated eff ort marks a signifi cant opportu- nity for enhanced collaboration between UME led advisors and the farming community. T e program will build on its prior successes and service model that includes no cost nutri- ent management plans; soil, manure and tis- sue sampling assistance and guidance; farmer training and certifi cation; continuing educa-
staffi ng to provide nutrient management plan- ning coverage across the entire state. Farmers across Maryland can benefi t from this service, ensuring sustainable and responsible agricul- tural practices. • Staffi ng and Training: As part of this initia-
tive, the university is in the process of hiring and training additional nutrient management advisors. T ese advisors will play a crucial role in assisting farmers and fa- cilitating compliance with Maryland’s regulations. T ere are multiple posi- tions statewide at various locations, with more infor- mation available at https://
ejobs.umd.edu/post- ings/113947. • Scientifi cally Grounded
Plans: Nutrient manage- ment plans developed through this program are rooted in scientifi c prin- ciples and adhere to Mary-
MHC Industry Professional mem- ber Maryland T erapeutic Riding, Inc., in Crownsville, was issued the EQUUS Foundation Mentor Ac- creditation as well as the Avalon Me- morial Horse Whisperer Award. T e Foundation Mentor Accreditation was developed by EQUUS in 2022
honor those charities that operate at the high- est standards for business and equine welfare practices.. Maryland T erapeutic Riding, Inc., is the 17th
equine charity in the country to re-
ceive this accreditation. In addition, MHC Industry Professional member Chesapeake T erapeutic Riding, Inc. received the 2023 Washington Interna- tional Horse Show and Service Award, also sponsored by the EQUUS Foundation, for its Horses & Heroes Veterans' Program. T is
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Kudos to trainer Brittany Russell and jockey Jeiron Barbosa on winning titles for the nine-day Pimlico Fall meet. T is was the fi fth trainer title for Russell and fourth jockey title for Barbosa.
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